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News about interviews taking place emerged after Cheshire police and crime commissioner David Keane was unable to attend a public inquiry at Chester Town Hall where an anti-fracking rally took place on Tuesday.

He sent a representative to the inquiry where IGas is appealing a decision by Cheshire West and Chester Council to refuse its planning application to flow test a well at Ellesmere Port.

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The commissioner’s governance officer Matt Walton read a statement penned by Mr Keane: “Dear inspector, I write to outline my concerns relating to the potential impact on public resources, particularly police resources, should the development proceed.

“I would like to have presented this letter orally, however, I am undertaking interviews for the Cheshire Constabulary’s next chief constable.

“The assessment days were planned months in advance.”

Cheshire Constabulary headquarters in Winsford

Mr Keane aims to recruit a leader who ‘shares his vision and values’ and can deliver the ‘highest quality policing services’ for residents in Cheshire.

He said previously: “As the county’s police and crime commissioner, I am fully committed to ensuring Cheshire remains one of the safest counties in the country and I am looking for an exceptional individual who shares this vision.

“I want to work with our new chief constable to build on our strong foundations and tackle head on the complex and challenging environment in which modern day policing is operating.

“The new chief constable must have the passion and necessary skills to work with me to establish a policing culture which promotes innovation, is compassionate to our residents and its staff and seeks to make the most out of our highly valued partnerships.”

Cheshire Police

The commissioner said he would hold an engagement day for candidates who wish to consider applying for the role. Applicants would face a rigorous recruitment process, which is being carried out in accordance with the College of Policing guidance on the appointment of chief officers.

It will include an interview with a panel made up of representatives from partner organisations across the county.

The appointment of the new chief constable will be subject to a confirmation hearing in front of Cheshire’s Police and Crime Panel. No news on the appointment is expected until next week at the earliest.